Classical Conditioning: A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus (e.g., Pavlov’s dogs).
Operant Conditioning: Learning based on the consequences of behavior (rewards/reinforcement vs. punishment).
Positive Reinforcement: Strengthening a behavior by providing a desirable reward immediately after the behavior occurs.
Tabula Rasa: The belief that the mind is a "blank slate" at birth and all knowledge comes from the environment.
Habit Formation: The process by which a behavior becomes automatic through constant repetition and reinforcement.
Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis (CAH): The claim that L2 errors are primarily caused by interference from the L1 (Negative Transfer).
